ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›V›verve
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verve
lively energy, vigor, or enthusiasm
Synonyms
- vigor
- vitality
- zest
Antonyms
- apathy
- lethargy
- dullness
verve in a sentence
The young violinist performed the difficult finale with verve.
Her verve transformed a routine speech into a stirring call for reform.
Where it comes from
From French verve, meaning 'spirit, energy, or enthusiasm.'
Memory hook
VERVE sounds like 'vibrant': both suggest lively energy.
Read it in context
- The Bellwether Revision Social Science